US sanctions Iran’s BitBank, saying it processes ‘Hormuz Safe’ Bitcoin payments

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OpenBook briefing: US sanctions Iran’s BitBank, saying it processes ‘Hormuz Safe’ Bitcoin payments. What it means for equities, FX and crypto traders.

OpenBook market desk: US Treasury says the Iranian exchange processed payments received through Iran’s Strait of Hormuz maritime scheme and helped move hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to the IRGC.

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